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Stunin Upset at Ascot Park

Bruce Stewart • 18 June, 2022

After the first two races at Invercargill today were won by favourites, the following race provided the major blow of the  season with twelve start maiden Stunin Star winning at odds of 101-1.It was t... read more

Debutant Adds to Mare’s Excellent Record

Bruce Stewart • 18 June, 2022

Hidden Talent’s win at Ascot Park today chalked up another win for the progeny of Sundon mare Juliana. But the win had to withstand an enquiry.Punters who backed Hidden Talent into favourite had to en... read more

Eyretime Wins Bluff Cup

Bruce Stewart • 6 June, 2022

Swimming has undoubtedly helped American Eyretime turn a corner.The four year old mare qualified at Ashburton in April 2019 as a two year old for her breeder David Thompson. Underlining her potential,... read more

Chiropractor Helps Only One Way

Bruce Stewart • 6 June, 2022

There’s no doubting Only One Way’s ability, but it’s been about managing his soundness. But another win today at Ascot Park underlined not only his ability, but also the work of local chiropractor Tom... read more

Dwindle Star Gives Phil Williamson His 700th Winner

Bruce Stewart • 29 May, 2022

His record says he’s New Zealand’s greatest trainer of trotters and today at Timaru Phil Williamson confirmed that status when Dwindle Star became his 700th winner and 680th trotting winner in this co... read more

Escobar Gets the Gold

Bruce Stewart • 27 May, 2022

Earl Swain and his wife Toni were rightly proud when Escobar won his first start at Winton in today’s 2400 metre mobile. Williamson took the talented pacer to the front and he won easily by a length a... read more

Pembrook Playboy Gelded and Recovering.

Bruce Stewart • 27 May, 2022

Southland pacing star Pembrook Playboy is as they say, “two stone lighter.”The son of Bettor’s Delight is recovering from a tendon problem which prevented him from running in The Race and he has been ... read more

Project Horse Wins for Smaill

Bruce Stewart • 27 May, 2022

Owner Charlie Smaill credited junior driver Tristan Larsen with helping to shape Winton maiden winner Jaccka Opa.Larsen works for Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray who trains Jaccka Opa for Charlie and his... read more

Cheers Port Pegasus

Bruce Stewart • 21 May, 2022

Port Pegasus is the horse we’d all love to own.Week in week he provides his owners with pay back and a form line that has consistency written all over it.The four year old trotter won his third race i... read more

Problem Child Navigates First Win

Bruce Stewart • 21 May, 2022

Ascot Park trainer Jeremy Douglas admits Macandrew Navigator hasn’t been an easy horse to get to the races.“I’ve had him for a year. He came from Kirstin’s (Barclay). She was having a bit of a problem... read more